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BPD 418H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,740 mi
Last recorded20,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 418H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 20,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at front floors

slight imbalance on front brakes & fluctuation o/s/f

slight play in both front suspension trunions & bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2010 18,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

chassis well undersealed

rear shock absorbers , upper bushes deteriorated

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

chassis well undersealed

rear shock absorbers , upper bushes deteriorated

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,496 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?

Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
2,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 566
brake binding 511
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 453
Horn not working 417
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BPD 418H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 48,738 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPD 418H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPD 418H registered?

BPD 418H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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